Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Troubleshoots, repairs, overhauls, modifies, tests, calibrates, and certifies a variety of standard and nonstandard electronic test equipment.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to supported organizations.
• Uses and maintains tools.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintains records and documents actions.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• May work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid governments driver's license is required for this position.
• Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and /or competencies in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Use of Test Equipment: Electronics
• Theory of Electronics
• Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics
• Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment)
• Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of operating electronic principles involved in the production and utilization of oscillations over a broad range of frequencies.
2. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
3. Skill in tracing signals and voltage paths and in the analysis of waveform characteristics such as timing, duration, frequency, and phasing.
4. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools such as drills, chassis punches, wrenches, soldering irons, and micro-soldering units to remove and replace circuit parts.
5. Ability to install major modifications to instruments and equipment.
6. Ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Candidate must have 4-6 years laboratory equipment calibration experience. Completed Metrology certification course.
Proficient computer program skills such as Microsoft excel and word.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

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